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VK12 LGX

2012 Volvo S60

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,333 mi
Last recorded110,333 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 LGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 110,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 110,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 102,651 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light lens loose

Fail 27 Jan 2025 102,651 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder removed from swept area and repositioned (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running light lens loose

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,936 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light lens insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2024 90,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light lens insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 67,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,244 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 64,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,745 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 56,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,336 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,849 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full test of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,644 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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VK12 LGX is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,609 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 LGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK12 LGX is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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